Eastwood 30117 Instructions Manual - page 9
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5. Recoil Start
#30117 ONLY
- Engine Switch - Turn the Engine Switch located on the left side of the Control Panel to
the “RUN” position
(Fig P).
#30118 ONLY
- Remove 5 Amp Fuse (if previously installed)
(Fig Q) if no battery is connected
to Generator.
- Key Start Switch - Turn the Ignition Key Switch located on the left side of the Control
Panel to the “RUN” position
(Fig R).
- Pull the Starter Handgrip located on the left side of the generator
(Fig S) lightly until
some resistance is felt then let it gently return to the seated position. Grip securely
and pull firmly in one smooth, rapid motion.
NOTE: On a cold engine, several pull
cycles may be required for starting.
6. Electric Start #30118 ONLY
Turn the Ignition Key to the “START” position to engage electric starter and release to
“RUN” when engine starts.
NOTE: Do not operate electric starter for periods longer than
5 seconds at a time or starter motor overheating could occur.
7. Choke Opening – Allow the engine to reach operating temperature and during the 1st min-
ute or so of running, gradually open the Choke to the full open position
(Fig T).
NOTE: If the engine falters or runs rough, the choke is being opened too quickly. Partially
close until the engine running smooths out.
DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD!
As the engine runs, it produces dangerous levels of Carbon Monoxide gas. Carbon
Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas which can quickly cause dizziness, unconsciousness
and death.
- Never run the generator in an enclosed or partially enclosed area! This includes all
garages, porches, patios, sheds, basements, vehicles, trailers, tents etc. even with
all doors and windows open!
- Only run outdoors and keep away from open windows, doors, ventilation openings or
anywhere that exhaust can migrate indoors.
8. Stop Engine –
#30117 ONLY
- Engine Switch - Turn the Engine Switch located on the left side of the Control Panel
to the “STOP” position
(Fig P).
#30118 ONLY
- Key Start Switch - Turn the Ignition Key Switch located on the left side of the
Control Panel to the “STOP” position
(Fig R).
DO NOT close choke to shut off engine.
FIG. P
FIG. R
FIG. S
FIG. T
FIG. Q
13 Add 10W30 Oil (included) - Remove the Yellow Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick from the lower front
of the engine (under Control Panel)
(Fig K) and fill oil to the full level marking on the oil
dipstick. When adding oil or when changing oil in the generator, always use a good quality
automotive grade motor oil meeting and labeled with SG, SF/CC. CD requirements. See
chart below for alternate viscosities while operating in lower or higher temperatures. Refer
to specific generator model specifications for engine oil capacities. DO NOT OVERFILL.
14. Check oil level by first wiping the dipstick free of oil, inserting it fully into oil then pulling it
out and reading the oil level on it. It should be equal to the upper cross-hatching mark of
the dipstick
(Fig L).
15. Add Gasoline - Remove Fuel Cap located on top of Generator unit and fill tank with fresh,
good quality 87 octane gasoline or until Fuel Gauge reads FULL. DO NOT OVERFILL.
NOTE: Always use fresh fuel. Never use fuel that is stale or of unknown age as it may
cause poor running or prevent starting of engine. Avoid getting rain or moisture in fuel tank
as it may cause poor running or prevent starting of engine. Do not use fuel with greater
than 10% ethanol or reduced engine performance and damage can occur.
DANGER! EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD!
This generator runs on gasoline which emits highly explosive vapors. The generation of
electricity and electrical connections can produce sparks.
- Be sure all fuel connections are leak free and fuel cap is kept tightly closed.
- Before refueling, turn generator
OFF and allow cooling several minutes before
removing fuel cap.
- If fuel is spilled in vicinity of generator, remove all traces before starting.
-
FILL TANK TO PROPER LEVEL, DO NOT OVERFILL. Vibration and expansion can
cause leakage.
- Operate Generator on level surfaces only.
-
Do Not Smoke in vicinity of generator or gasoline container.
16. Replace Fuel Cap and tighten firmly by hand.
FIG. K
FIG. L
FIG. M
FIG. N
FIG. O
STARTING THE GENERATOR
1. Move generator to a dry, level, firm, OUTDOOR ONLY area away from any doors, windows
or building ventilation. Make sure there is at last 4’ of clear space around the generator for
proper cooling.
2. Do not connect any cords or electrical loads until after engine is running for several min-
utes and is stabilized.
Never attempt to start and engine with appliances plugged in and
switched on!
3. Fuel Valve (Fig M) - Turn the Fuel Valve lever located to the rear of the generator between
the Fuel Tank and Carburetor to the “ON” position
(Fig N). Be sure to always turn this valve
to the “OFF” position after shutting off engine.
4. Choke - Move the Choke lever located to the rear of the generator on the Carburetor to the
“CLOSED” position
(Fig O). NOTE: With a warm engine being restarted after refueling,
it may not necessary to close the Choke before starting.
Oil Fill/Dipstick
✓
Air Filter
Choke
Fuel Valve
Recoil
Start
✓
✓
✓
Choke
Closed
Open
°F
104
86
68
50
32
14
-4
-22
°C
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
Synthetic 5W30
SAE 30*
10W30**
5W30
* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil
consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
Choke
Closed
Open
Starter
Handgrip
✓